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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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