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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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