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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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