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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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