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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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