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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for 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 MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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