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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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