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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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