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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

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