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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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