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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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