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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners 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 online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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