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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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