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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over 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 massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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