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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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