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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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