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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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