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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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