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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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