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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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