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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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