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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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