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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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