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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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