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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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