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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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