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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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