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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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