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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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