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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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