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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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