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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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