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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free 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 several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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