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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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