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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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