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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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