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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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