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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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