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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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