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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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