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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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