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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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