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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate 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 are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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