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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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