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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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