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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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