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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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