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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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