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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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