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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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