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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in 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. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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