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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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