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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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