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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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