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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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