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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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