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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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