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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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