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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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