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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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