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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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