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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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