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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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