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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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