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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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