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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants 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 online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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