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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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