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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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