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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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