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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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