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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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