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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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