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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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