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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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