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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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