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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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