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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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