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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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