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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. 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 normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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