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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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