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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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