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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling 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. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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