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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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