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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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