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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources