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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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