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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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