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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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