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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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