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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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