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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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