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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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