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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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