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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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