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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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