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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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