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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources