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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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