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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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