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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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