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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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