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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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