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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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