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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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