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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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