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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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