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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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