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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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