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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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