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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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