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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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