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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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