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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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