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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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