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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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