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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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