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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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