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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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