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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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