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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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