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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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