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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over 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 massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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