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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners 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. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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