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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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