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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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