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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in 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 normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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