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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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