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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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