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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education