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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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