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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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