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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students 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 online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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