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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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