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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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