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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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