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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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