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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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