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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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