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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in 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 commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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