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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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