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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver 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 MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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