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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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