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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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