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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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