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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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