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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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