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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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