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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver 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 are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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