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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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