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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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