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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of 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 almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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