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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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