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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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