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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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