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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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