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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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