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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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