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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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