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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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