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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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