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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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