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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. 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. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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