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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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