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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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