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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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