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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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