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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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