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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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