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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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