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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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