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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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