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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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