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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs 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 issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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