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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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