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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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