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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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