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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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