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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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