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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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