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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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