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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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