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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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