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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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