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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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