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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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