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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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