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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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