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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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