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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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