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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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