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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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