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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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