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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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