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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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