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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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