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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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