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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes 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 mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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