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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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