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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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