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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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