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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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