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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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