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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take 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 open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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