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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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