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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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