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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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