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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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