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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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