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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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