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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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