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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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