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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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