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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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