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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering 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. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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