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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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