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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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