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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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