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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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