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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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