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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans 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 customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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