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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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