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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part 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 for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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