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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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