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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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