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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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