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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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