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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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