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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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