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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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