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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable learners in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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