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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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