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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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