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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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