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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition