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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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