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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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