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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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