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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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