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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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