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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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