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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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