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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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