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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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