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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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