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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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