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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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