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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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