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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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