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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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