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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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