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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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