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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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