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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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