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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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