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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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