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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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