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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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