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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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