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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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