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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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