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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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