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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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