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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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