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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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