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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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