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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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