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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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