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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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