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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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