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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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