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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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