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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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