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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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