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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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