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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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