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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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