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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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