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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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