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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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