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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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