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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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