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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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