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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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