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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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