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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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