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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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