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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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