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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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