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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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