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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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