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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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