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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled 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 MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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