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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over 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. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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