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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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