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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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