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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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