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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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