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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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