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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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