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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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