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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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