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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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