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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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