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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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