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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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