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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology enable people 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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