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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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