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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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