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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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