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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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