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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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