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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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