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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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