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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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