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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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