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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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