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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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