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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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