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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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