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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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