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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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