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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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