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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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