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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes 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 ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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