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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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