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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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