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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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