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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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