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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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