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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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