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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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