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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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