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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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