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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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