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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over 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 massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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