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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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