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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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