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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans 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. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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