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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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