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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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