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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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