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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations 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 MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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