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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around 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. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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