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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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