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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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