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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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