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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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