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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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