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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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