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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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