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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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