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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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