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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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