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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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