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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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