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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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