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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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