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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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