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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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