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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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