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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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