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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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