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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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