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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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