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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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