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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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