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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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