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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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