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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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