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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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