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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over 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. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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