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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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