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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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