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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth 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. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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