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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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