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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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