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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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