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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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