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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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