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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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