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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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