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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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