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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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