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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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