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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in 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 open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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