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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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