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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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