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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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