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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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