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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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