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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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