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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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