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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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