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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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