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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate 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 MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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