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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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