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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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