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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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