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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver 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 MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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