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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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