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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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