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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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