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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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