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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part 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 courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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