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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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