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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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