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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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