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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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