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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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