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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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