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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. 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. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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