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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people 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 normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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