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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over 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 classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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