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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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