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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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