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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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