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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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