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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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