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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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