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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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