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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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