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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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