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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses 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 courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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