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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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