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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver 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. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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