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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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