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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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