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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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