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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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