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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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