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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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