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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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