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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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