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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in 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 customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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