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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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