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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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