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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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