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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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