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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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