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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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