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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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