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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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