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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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