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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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