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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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