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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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