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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver 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. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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