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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take 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 typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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