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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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