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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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