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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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