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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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