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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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