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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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