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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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