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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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