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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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