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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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