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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over 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. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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