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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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