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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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