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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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