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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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