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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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