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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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