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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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