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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources