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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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