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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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