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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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