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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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