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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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