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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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