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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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