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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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