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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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