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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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