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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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