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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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