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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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