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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take 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 online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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