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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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