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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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