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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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