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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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