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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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