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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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