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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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