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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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