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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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