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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world 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. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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