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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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