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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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