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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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