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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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