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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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