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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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