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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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