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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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