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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate 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 commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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