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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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