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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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