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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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