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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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