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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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