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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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