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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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