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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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