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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations 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 MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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