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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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