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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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