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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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